Jays Cathedral dive site

Sekotong

Jays Cathedral Diving

Moderate to strong current is possible; a negative entry may be required. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
10–30 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Wall, Boulders, Deep reef, Negative entry, and Wide-angle
Experience level
Advanced

About Jays Cathedral

Jays Cathedral is a wall, boulders, deep reef dive in Gili Asahan area, Southwest Lombok, with a working depth range of approximately 10–30 m. The site is known for sea fans, soft corals, barracuda, trevally, and tuna. Conditions remain variable, so the route, maximum depth and suitability are confirmed by the local guide on the day.

Availability notice

Conditions-dependent dive. Final operation and diver suitability are determined after the day-of-dive current, weather and experience assessment.

Site highlights

  • Wall, Boulders, Deep reef, Negative entry, and Wide-angle profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 10 to 30 m
  • Potential encounters include sea fans, soft corals, barracuda, and trevally
  • Moderate to strong current is possible; a negative entry may be required

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Advanced Open Water or equivalent with recent deep- and current-diving experience

Local guide recommended

Explore with a local guide familiar with the site and its entry and exit points.

Diving conditions & best time to visit

Water temperature
27–29 °C
Visibility
5–25 m

Moderate to strong current is possible; a negative entry may be required

Best months to dive

April–October commonly brings drier weather; sheltered Sekotong sites remain diveable at other times when daily conditions permit.

Recreational diving is offered year-round when wind, swell and tidal current permit. April–October often brings drier weather, but site choice remains condition-dependent.

Conditions may change

Typical conditions can vary on the day of your dive. Confirm current conditions with the dive team before entering the water.

Marine life & activities

  • Sea fans
  • Soft corals
  • Barracuda
  • Trevally
  • Tuna
  • Batfish
  • Napoleon wrasse
  • Whitetip reef sharks
  • Occasional eagle rays

Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Local boat dive from Gili Gede, Gili Asahan or the Sekotong coast

Boat departure point
Local Southwest Lombok dive-centre departure
Boat travel time
5–30 min

Safety notes

Dive only after a local current check. Negative entry, rapid descent, disciplined group contact, conservative gas limits and an SMB are appropriate safeguards.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 10–30 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • Dive only after a local current check. Negative entry, rapid descent, disciplined group contact, conservative gas limits and an SMB are appropriate safeguards.
  • Treat wildlife encounters as possible, never guaranteed, and give animals space.

Underwater photography

Wide-angle equipment suits the reef structure and larger marine life. Set exposure before entering current, keep the rig streamlined and secured, and prioritise depth, gas, buoyancy and buddy contact over the photograph.

Site map & location

Jays Cathedral dive site planning map

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